Shirley Mae Oestreich
Shirley Mae Oestreich left this world to join her Heavenly Father and other dearly departed family members on Thursday, September 19,2024 at SSM (St Agnes) Hospital in Fond du Lac Wisconsin with family members at her side.
Shirley was born on January 26,1935 to Marie Wille and Harvey Davis in Edgerton, Wisconsin.
On September 27,1951 Shirley married Earl Tischer until his death in 1953. On August 14,1954 Shirley married Milford (Mick) Oestreich. During the next 68 years until Mick’s death in 2023 they raised 8 children and have 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
Shirley was a true believer in Christ and the salvation of the Lord. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in New Fane.
Prior to the family moving to Campbellsport Wisconsin in 1970 Shirley’s working career involved positions at Weyenberg Shoe Company, The West Bend Company, and Amity Leather, all while raising a growing family.
Once she retired from The West Bend Company, she finally found time to enjoy family events, dancing, and bingo-casino junkets with her dear group of friends.
Shirley is survived by 3 sons and 5 daughters – Bruce Tischer, Steve Tischer (Lucy), Brian Oestreich (Carol), Valerie Oestreich (Pat), Cheryl Storm, Sue Ellen Bornick (Bill), Lynn Condreay (Joe), and Debbie Hurst. She is further survived by 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, sister Sally Hollnagel, sister-in-law Virginia Juoni, son-in-law Kim Condreay, and numerous nieces & nephews.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband “Mick”, parents, Harvey & Marie Davis, first husband Earl Tischer, brothers: Ted & Stanley Davis, Sisters: Maryanne Williams, Jean Disrude, Maxine Bilke and Nancy Werner. Also preceding her in death are daughter-in-law Carol Oestreich, grandchildren Meghan Whipple, Shannon Tischer, and 2 infant grandchildren – Hamann Oestreich and Tylor James Storm.
The Oestreich family wishes to thank Doctor Daniel Johnson, the doctors and staff at SSM (St Agnes) Hospital, and SSM Hospice for the professional and dedicated service they provided to Shirley and her family during this difficult time.
Per Shirley’s wishes no funeral is planned however, the family will hold a graveside memorial service for family and friends at a future date. Twohig Funeral Services is assisting the family, www.twohigfunerals.com (920) 533-4422.